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The Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says 112/111a Avenue in Surrey fully closes for milling and paving from about 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for about three nights (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and the Bridge Road and Old Yale Road intersection closes from Thursday, October 29 for about two nights (7 p.m. to about 6 a.m.). Official detour maps included.
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Pattullo Bridge Replacement project (Fraser Crossing Partners), notice "Closure of 112/111a Avenue for milling and paving" dated October 21, 2026: pattullobridgereplacement.ca/app/uploads/sites/637/2026/10/PBR-FCP-COM-NOT-20261021-Closure-of-112-111a-Avenue-for-milling-and-paving-Rev0.pdf
TransitSurrey overnight paving: 112/111a Ave closes Oct. 27, Bridge Rd Oct. 29
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The Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says 112/111a Avenue in Surrey fully closes for milling and paving from about 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for about three nights (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and the Bridge Road and Old Yale Road intersection closes from Thursday, October 29 for about two nights (7 p.m. to about 6 a.m.). Official detour maps included.
Coquitlam
Coquitlam says its contractor begins road repaving on David Avenue between Genest Way and Shaughnessy Street on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for approximately one week. Work runs weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic drops to a single lane in active work zones, with occasional turn restrictions. Official location map included.
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SurreyTransit
The Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says 112/111a Avenue in Surrey fully closes for milling and paving from about 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for about three nights (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and the Bridge Road and Old Yale Road intersection closes from Thursday, October 29 for about two nights (7 p.m. to about 6 a.m.). Official detour maps included.
BelcarraThings to Do
Plan a 6 km Admiralty Point walk in Belcarra, with the Woodhaven bridge closure and Sasamat stair detour.
CoquitlamTransit
Coquitlam says its contractor begins road repaving on David Avenue between Genest Way and Shaughnessy Street on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for approximately one week. Work runs weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic drops to a single lane in active work zones, with occasional turn restrictions. Official location map included.
DeltaLocal News
Metro Vancouver has closed the Delta Nature Reserve in Delta, including the viewpoint and its access trail, while it removes the boardwalk built over 30 years ago. Removal is expected to take several months and construction of the replacement boardwalk starts in 2027. Official Metro Vancouver closure map included.
Maple RidgeThings to Do
Plan a Maple Ridge day trip to Kanaka Creek. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until Nov. 2. Canyon Trail is 1.2 km one way, and a bear alert is posted.
New WestminsterTransit
The City of New Westminster says construction is anticipated to begin on October 26, 2026, on Ninth Street to install speed humps for the Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Street Corridor active transportation project. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect noise and dust, single-lane and/or one-way traffic and restricted street parking. Official City corridor map included.
North VancouverLocal News
Metro Vancouver lists a bridge on the Lynn Loop Trail in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park as closed due to structural damage, the Baden-Powell staircase from Lynn Valley Road as closed for replacement until late November, and the paved parking lot as closed for construction. Official Metro Vancouver closure map included.
North VancouverLocal News
Metro Vancouver lists the Grouse Grind Trail in Grouse Mountain Regional Park as closed October 13 to November 10, 2026, seven days a week, for annual maintenance and trail upgrades. The BCMC Route remains open. Park hours from October 16 to November 10 are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Official Metro Vancouver park map included.
CoquitlamThings to Do
Plan a Minnekhada Regional Park day trip in October. Park hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until November 2, then 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oliver Road inside the park is closed to vehicles for bear activity, so drivers use the Quarry Road Entrance, where the small parking area north of the entrance is closed for road work. Lodge Trail is about 2 km return and Minnekhada Lodge opens most Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.